Mental Health Drug

There are currently 46 jobs listed by Far West Local Health District Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Clinical Nurse Educator Organisation / Entity: Far West Local Health District Job category: Nursing and Midwifery | Clinical Nurse Educator Job location: Regional NSW / Far West and North Central NSW Job reference number: REQ Work type: Full-Time Total remuneration package: $112,977.04 - $116,639.98 18/12/2025 - 11:59 PM This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro‑rated to your contracted or ordinary working hours; these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. This scheme recognises the role of key health workers in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas. Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Clinical Nurse Educator Remuneration : $112,977.04 - $116,639.98 + Superannuation Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ Location : Broken Hill We really aren’t that far away – only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can’t wait to see you Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West. Opportunity to work on the frontline to join a truly supportive team that is empowered to provide the ultimate patient experience Grow your career with us with ongoing learning and development Get exposure to work across different areas you would not get in the big smoke What you’ll be doing The Clinical Nurse Educators are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote a learning culture that supports innovative practice across the mental health drug and alcohol portfolio. Implement and evaluate clinical education programmes. Assist with local orientation of all new nurses to MHDA placements – including agency nurses. Identify individual learning needs. Support staff to provide clinical supervision at the point of care within everyday clinical practice. What’s on Offer 5 weeks paid annual leave every year Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment Fitness Passport Novated Leasing Support through advanced education & training A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing About the Far West LHD The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high‑quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. FWLHD has a mandate to provide the highest quality care and services to its communities using the latest clinical evidence and technological enablers. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare. Key to our success is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare. A true “Oasis in the Outback”, Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia’s first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries (more than pubs) The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but those who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability. With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well‑known fast‑food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés. How to apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible. Current Authority to practice as a registered nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation (AHPRA). Holds a relevant clinical or educational post‑registration qualification or 3 years clinical experience in mental health nursing and education. High level communication and interpersonal skills. Understanding of teaching and facilitation in adult learning principles within the health care environment. Demonstrated clinical teaching and facilitation skills to individuals or in group settings using the practice development framework. Demonstrated knowledge of competency attainment and assessment processes. Computer literacy including the use of planning documents, reporting schedules and excel spreadsheets. Sound knowledge of microsoft teams and word and be able to use the hospital systems to pull the necessary data required to inform the development of educational resources. Clean and current driving licence and the ability to travel with the requirements of the role. The Welcome Experience The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Ryan Rooney on Applications Close: 18th December 2025 Stepping Up The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit: Empower, listen and act together Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children’s voices. At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr